Don't underestimate the importance of linens! We are big fans of using linens to achieve your overall design needs. Yes, most venues will provide a standard linen and napkin, and although an upgraded linen may seem like an unnecessary cost (Why rent a linen when the venue provides them??), trust us when we tell you that a $15 overlay or $12 runner will do far more for your ambiance than even a floral arrangement (which you will spend so much more on)!
Let's look at a few examples:
Take a look at this cute table. Notice! No flowers! The linen was under $20 which alleviated the need for an arrangement at all. With $3 in votives, we stayed within the theme of Black and White Bash and saved a lot!
For this event, we did use the standard white linen (always make sure they are floor length!!) but we added so much depth by renting the red sashes and napkins which complemented the simple centerpiece of rose petals. Imagine this canvas without the red sashes and napkins - it would be white, white, white. Napkins can run as little as $1.30 per napkin and sashes as little as $2.00. For a 100 person event, you are looking at as little as $350 to make a BIG statement! Again, votives add that final touch.
If you would like to use a white linen, still consider upgrading to soft ivory or very light beige linen and using a napkin as an accent color. It just adds the tiniest bit of panache without making the room dark (which is definitely a benefit of light linens)!!
We could talk about linens for hours. They are our favorite event accessory! So many options and so many price points. There is something out there for everyone. Don't settle for the standard - you are better than that!
Can you tell me where you rented the white and black graphic linen in the first photo? Thanks so much!!
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